Job summary As a Community/Treatment Room Nurse you will deliver safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the Trust. You will be expected to maintain general nursing duties including undertaking wound care & removal of sutures, along with collaborative working alongside GPs, community nursing specialists and hospital specialists. A basic knowledge of computers is essential. Previous use of SystmOne would be an advantage however full training will be given. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this position. The Post is 0.4 WTE within a set clinic based in long sutton, and the remainder is covering community and treatment room across the county. The Applicant will be expected to travel to to clinics such as Boston, Spalding, Skegness, Spilsby and Mablethorpe. Main duties of the job To holistically assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care for patients based on best practice and evidence. Respond to circumstances which require immediate action or response outside of the identified care plan. Develops and maintains complex clinical skills to carry out clinical procedures e.g. syringe drivers, complex wound care, suprapubic catheter, injections. Communicates complicated and sensitive information to patients, families and carers, promoting understanding whilst recognising barriers to communication that may exist. Assist in health promotion / education of patients and their families and carers Assist patients and their families / carers in achieving optimum health status through empowerment. Provide advocacy for patients and their carers, recognising ethical dilemmas in care. Ability to use own initiative. Contribute to immunisation programmes, Implements patient group directions Share and cascade knowledge to other team members, acting as a link nurse within a specialist role. To work within a clinic or home environment providing holistic care to patients including wound care, suture removal, catheter care, venepuncture, medication administration and support. About us Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey. At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce. LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 818-NUR216 Job locations Long Sutton Medical Centre Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton PE12 9HB Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care Manages own patient workload To identify patient needs through holistic assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans Develops and maintains physical clinical skills and competencies e.g. syringe drivers / venepuncture, compression bandaging, catheterisation Maintains accurate and contemporaneous patient records and service documentation Ensures security of patient information Maintains patient confidentiality and works within the confines of Data Protection Demonstrates professional conduct as defined by the NMC code of conduct, preserving patients rights and promoting mutual respect amongst colleagues To take responsible care for health and safety of self and other colleagues observing relevant policies and practice within the confines of health and safety guidance Report any work related risks according to relevant policies and procedures Cooperates with risk control measures. Participates in clinical audit to monitor the impact of the service on quality care and cost effectiveness Promote development and maintenance of quality standards of clinical care Have an understanding of national, organisational and professional developments Participates in staff development review Adheres to NMC Code of conduct Maintain own professional development ensuring fit for practice Attends mandatory training and other relevant training as identified by the organisation Participates in the professional development of pre and post registration students / HCAs and others as required At act as a supervisor, mentor or preceptor as identified Engage in link nurse activity, cascading knowledge to other team members Implement changes to practice identified from national and local objectives Supply information to inform service provision Identify, assess and manage risk Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and other resources Contributes towards ensuring medical / nursing equipment is maintained in good working order Contributes to the effective use of available resources Contribute to the selection and recruitment of junior staff Have an awareness of Trust policies and procedures that affects the management of staff Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery Use electronic patient record Participates in clinical audit by providing statistical or other information required in order to monitor the impact of service on quality of care / cost effectiveness Contribute towards identifying issues for clinical audit Have an awareness of relevant research findings Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care Manages own patient workload To identify patient needs through holistic assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans Develops and maintains physical clinical skills and competencies e.g. syringe drivers / venepuncture, compression bandaging, catheterisation Maintains accurate and contemporaneous patient records and service documentation Ensures security of patient information Maintains patient confidentiality and works within the confines of Data Protection Demonstrates professional conduct as defined by the NMC code of conduct, preserving patients rights and promoting mutual respect amongst colleagues To take responsible care for health and safety of self and other colleagues observing relevant policies and practice within the confines of health and safety guidance Report any work related risks according to relevant policies and procedures Cooperates with risk control measures. Participates in clinical audit to monitor the impact of the service on quality care and cost effectiveness Promote development and maintenance of quality standards of clinical care Have an understanding of national, organisational and professional developments Participates in staff development review Adheres to NMC Code of conduct Maintain own professional development ensuring fit for practice Attends mandatory training and other relevant training as identified by the organisation Participates in the professional development of pre and post registration students / HCAs and others as required At act as a supervisor, mentor or preceptor as identified Engage in link nurse activity, cascading knowledge to other team members Implement changes to practice identified from national and local objectives Supply information to inform service provision Identify, assess and manage risk Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and other resources Contributes towards ensuring medical / nursing equipment is maintained in good working order Contributes to the effective use of available resources Contribute to the selection and recruitment of junior staff Have an awareness of Trust policies and procedures that affects the management of staff Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery Use electronic patient record Participates in clinical audit by providing statistical or other information required in order to monitor the impact of service on quality of care / cost effectiveness Contribute towards identifying issues for clinical audit Have an awareness of relevant research findings Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registered adult nurse with current NMC registration further relevant training in wound care, diabetes, elderly care, palliative care or equivalent experience full uk driving license Desirable post registration qualifications eg wound care or palliative V100 or V150 community prescriber Experience Essential experience of assessment and care planning and delivery experience of delegation experience of evidence based care evidence of experience in teaching and disseminating knowledge Desirable post registration experience in the related environment Knowledge Essential evidence of CPD able to use a computer demonstrate organisational skills demonstrates prioritisation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registered adult nurse with current NMC registration further relevant training in wound care, diabetes, elderly care, palliative care or equivalent experience full uk driving license Desirable post registration qualifications eg wound care or palliative V100 or V150 community prescriber Experience Essential experience of assessment and care planning and delivery experience of delegation experience of evidence based care evidence of experience in teaching and disseminating knowledge Desirable post registration experience in the related environment Knowledge Essential evidence of CPD able to use a computer demonstrate organisational skills demonstrates prioritisation skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Long Sutton Medical Centre Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton PE12 9HB Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)